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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
3
An absurd tale claims the emperor Charlee Vo died from overeating after a warlike appetite. The piece satirically links appetite to vitality, with physicians quietly noting the emaciated humor amid medical tonic claims. A later advertisement fragment promotes liniment for bites and general wellness.
The text discusses belief as faith in a greater fact and lists life as a blend of skill and luck. It asserts that the scientific study of man is the hardest field and that controversy levels fools and wise men, with fools aware of it.
Market activity remained quiet through the week with small business and scarce buyers. Prices held steady for grain and flour with nominal shifts. oats, barley, speltz, hay, poultry, butter, cheese, eggs, and dressed meats show limited movement and steady to firm bids in Winnipeg and Fort William areas. Export cattle demand rises as shipments begin while local trade stays cautious.
An expert in Fashion notes a shift in men's coats this year from narrow cuffs and double breasted full skirts to frock overcoats with velvet cuffs. The King’s influence now dictates style, with many mimicking his velvet three inch cuffs. The piece also covers a King influenced trend and a fund drive for a memorial tablet to R D Blackmore at Exeter Cathedral.
A French paper notes a mighty cypress near the Mitla ruins in Oaxaca, Mexico, measuring 155 feet in circumference at six feet above ground. The immense tree stands as a remarkable natural landmark close to the historic site.
A brief dialogue showcases a father lamenting benefits he lacked and a son retorting that the past cannot be altered. The exchange highlights generational perspectives on opportunity and responsibility.
A pondering exchange between father and son reveals mutual fear of unspoken words. The boy asks if a tie was ever told, and the father confesses a past fear that such a confession might have occurred. The moment highlights generational doubt and reassurance.
The article extols Quinine Wine as a remedy to restore vitality and relieve despondency by soothing nerves and improving digestion. Northrop and Lyman of Toronto market the product as near perfect, urging readers to trust scientific opinion and buy from druggists.
A Canadian ad touts Baby's Own Tablets as a safe remedy for hot weather disorders in infants and teething irritability. It cites Mrs. W. F. Bassain of Kingston detailing relief from vomiting and diarrhoea after use, and notes the medicine is non opiate and crushible for easy dosing.
At Rochester England the death is reported of George Thomas Crook aged seventy two former inspector of machinery in the Royal Navy. Known as the man who sat on the safety valve for his plucky action during the Egyptian war of 1882 he risked his life to raise steam at Suez by using a railway crane and two locomotives to lift ashore essential equipment for the Egyptian Railway.
A fragmentary poem contrasts poverty with social pretensions. It argues that honest poverty can grant dignity while wealth and rank are mere appearances. The speaker laments class distinctions and invokes equality among men as a central ideal.
Ottawa July 28 Special. Frank Chartrand of 130 Little Chaudiere Street credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with dramatic relief from backache headaches and kidney pain. He says improvement began almost immediately and the pills restored his health, praising them as a railway man's best ally amid constant vibration.
The piece notes several tragic incidents tied to singers performing dramatic or encores. It recalls Madame Patey collapsing after an encore in a provincial concert, a Mephistopheles performer dying on stage during a Faust production, and a comic opera singer driven to insanity after a single sensational patter song.
An old advertisement extols Minard's Liniment as a premier hair restorer and promotes Dr. J D Kelloga's Dysentery Cordial for summer diarrheal illnesses. It cautions that water changes and green fruit trigger attacks and claims that a few drops in water will prevent further troubles. The piece closes with social maxims about self made men and a wooden leg as an amusing constitutional amendment.
The skylark departures and arrivals in England show two main waves. First many central European birds arrive in September and October to spend winter in the British Isles. In October a separate stream comes from Scandinavia while British birds migrate southward or stay year round.
A vintage ad style fragment jokes about life as a game and a one armed man playing a lone hand. It quips on women’s hats and men chasing jobs, reflecting humorous observations from a bygone era.
A fragment notes that if some knockers could earn cash as easily as they cause trouble, their wealth would rapidly grow, signaling concern about illicit gains and social disruption.
A Welshman publicly displayed a suit made entirely from ratskins gathered over three years and a half. The outfit included hat neckerchief coat waistcoat trousers tippet gaiters and shoes totaling 570 rats. The most curious piece was a tippet formed entirely of rats tails.
A tale of a professor adept at Greek who struggles on the links. After a round he asks his caddie for improvement and receives a sharp reply about the difficulty of teaching caddies Latin and Greek when they need a head for gowfl.
Chauncey M Depew and Samuel L Clemens known for wit join aboard a steamer for a post dinner event. Depew jokes that he forgot Clemens speech after exchanging manuscripts, drawing hearty laughter from the audience. An English passenger later mocks Depews supposed cleverness and Clemens recites the reply.
Halcyon Springs in British Columbia is hailed as Canada’s best and most effective spa waters with praised healing qualities and noted for its health benefits and mineral content.
The remark suggests a wife believes her husband would stay a bachelor if fate did not bring them together. It reflects social expectations of marriage and personal autonomy within relationships.
The Baltimore News notes that diplomacy fades when people mirror the worst words spoken about them. The piece cautions against retaliation and suggests seeking constructive dialogue instead.
An article argues that infectious diseases arise from bad smells and rancid fats in soaps and urges using Sunlight Soap Octagon Bar made from vegetable oils and pure fats for healthier skin and cleanliness.
A concise note states that about one third of the United States land area remains vacant and unused. The remark highlights questions of land stewardship and development potential.
Miss Frisbie-Ellen rebuffs young Mr Gallagher who confesses he has lost his heart. The maiden replies she has not found it and offers no aid.
A wry note contrasts a billboard aiding an actor with a hoard bill prompting broader concerns. The line hints at public attention shifting from individual fame to fiscal or political issues, suggesting a satirical take on publicity and budgeting.
A reflective line notes many miseries from fire cause grim smiles that mark faces with wrinkles rather than dimples, suggesting ironic coping through emotion and resilience amid disaster.
A Sing Sing prison paper titled The Star of Hope exists but no one has ever been known to apply for a permanent staff position.
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